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Tuesday, June 23

Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction
Undocumented immigrants are among the most impacted as COVID-19 sends the country into an economic slump, yet they are being left out of stimulus efforts. Activists are asking federal, state and local governments to set aside money to help people like Carlos, who are out of work and not eligible for unemployment benefits or emergency relief funds. But while the effort is receiving some support in Seattle, it has yet to catch on in Olympia. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Dorothy Edwards)

Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
A new statewide task force will provide recommendations for legislation on independent investigations involving police use of force. The 24 members were named on Monday by Gov. Jay Inslee. Continue reading at The Snoqualmie Valley Record.

Health Care Advocates Push Back Against Trump’s Erasure of Transgender Rights
Health advocates representing American hospitals, medical groups, insurers and civil rights associations condemned the Trump administration on Saturday for rolling back protections for transgender patients, and for doing so amid a global pandemic. The new rule, long sought by conservatives and the religious right, narrows the legal definition of sex discrimination in the Affordable Care Act so that it omits protection for transgender people. It also opens the door for health care providers to refuse to treat patients who have had abortions. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Michael Reynolds)

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Associated Press
Asian shares advance, tracking Wall Street tech rally
Pandemic in Yakima County: Cases surging far faster than the rest of the state
The battle is not over: Rising infections seen worldwide
Police investigate 3rd shooting near Seattle protest zone
Virus is taking big toll on Yakima’s farm and food industry
Washington state solicits public opinion on fuel cleanup
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15%
Starbucks adds plant-based meat to US menu
Spate of shootings raises fears of a violent summer
Seattle will move to dismantle protest zone, mayor says
With unsubstantiated claim, Trump sows doubt on US election
Seattle mayor says city will move to wind down “occupied” protest zone following 2 shootings
Virus is taking big toll on farm county in Washington state
Washington state solicits public opinion on fuel cleanup
LNG shipments by rail approved in US amid pipeline battles
Seattle hospital confirms virus cases among operating staff

Aberdeen Daily World
Most Grays Harbor libraries open for curbside pickup, returns Tuesday
Commentary: It’s time to bring the Civil War to an end
Recreational pot laws may boost traffic deaths, studies say

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Watch: Gov. Inslee to speak at 3 p.m. Tuesday about state’s COVID-19 response
Alaska ferry passengers will have these new requirements before boarding in Bellingham
Gov. Inslee names members of policing task force
Whatcom prosecutor Richey, 23 others appointed to Gov. Inslee’s policing task force
Not all buzzing is ‘murder hornets.’ Beekeepers will help you figure out what you’ve got
COVID-19 spike means Phase 3 application unlikely as Whatcom becomes eligible this week
State reports 1 death in Whatcom County on Monday and another slip in COVID-19 metrics
Coronavirus is making it difficult for Whatcom’s commercial fishing fleet this season
You’re going to have to wait until later for a hike from scenic Artist Point this year
Olympia mayor’s graffiti comments grab national headlines while clean-up raises questions
Washington state reports 190 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
Seattle will move to dismantle protest zone, mayor says
More than 8.7 million Americans with COVID-19 went undiagnosed in March, study says
Increased testing doesn’t account for spike in US coronavirus cases, WHO official says
Coronavirus infections surge among young people across the South
Inhaled version of coronavirus drug will start human trials soon, Gilead says
Almost all in US want criminal justice reform, poll says. What do they want changed?
Trump ‘extending and expanding’ crackdown on work visas through year-end

Capital Press
Judge in Seattle to rule on wolf removal
WDFW to target Togo wolf pack

Columbian
In Our View: Comprehensive U.S. history curriculum is crucial

The Daily News
Longview teacher union negations cordial after 2018 strike, district says
Cowlitz COVID-19 cases jump by 14; WestRock employees test positive

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Closed for weeks, businesses reopen — but it’s hardly normal
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
COVID-19 test sites headed to Snohomish, Monroe libraries
With summer break, we say RIP to the 2019-2020 school year
WaPo Commentary: ‘Defund the Police’ slogan will only hurt Democrats
Editorial: DACA preserved, but the ‘Dream’ remains deferred
Letter: Lovick commentary shows why Black lives matter

Federal Way Mirror
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform

Issaquah Reporter
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
Libraries take first steps towards reopening

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Three new cases of COVID-19 in the county
San Juan County announces 2020 funding round for Home Fund Program

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Man points flare gun at hospital COVID-19 screening nurses, threatens to kill everyone
These Black teens are turning 18 in Tamir Rice’s America

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Kittitas County approved for Phase 3; Seattle hospital confirms cases among staff
Albertsons ended hazard pay for workers. Then coronavirus cases began increasing again
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department hiring for COVID-19 contact tracers

New York Times
Bars, Strip Clubs and Churches: U.S. Virus Outbreaks Enter Unwieldy Phase
Coronavirus Live Updates: Fauci Warns Next 2 Weeks ‘Will Be Critical’ to Slowing Surges Around U.S.
Pompeo’s Human Rights Panel Could Hurt L.G.B.T. and Women’s Rights, Critics Say
Health Care Advocates Push Back Against Trump’s Erasure of Transgender Rights
Health Officials Had to Face a Pandemic. Then Came the Death Threats.

Olympian (subscription required)
Gov. Inslee names members of policing task force
Thurston County announces one new case of COVID-19 Monday, total now 220
Washington state reports 190 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths
WIAA releases return-to-play guidelines for fall sports
Timberland library pick-up and return services resume Tuesday at most branches
State elected officials get raises July 1, but Insurance Commissioner is giving his away
Olympia mayor’s graffiti comments grab national headlines while clean-up raises questions

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County commission approves Phase 3 application
50 National Guard members start work on jobless aid backlog
Clallam County law enforcement condemns action that killed Floyd
Clallam County looks to prioritize CARES aid
Clallam County not looking into ‘criminal mandates’ for face masks
Law enforcement: Policing doesn’t always mean arrests

Puget Sound Business Journal
Bars, strip clubs and churches: U.S. virus outbreaks enter unwieldy phase
Boeing ramps up hiring as defense division secures more business
Trump suspends visas allowing hundreds of thousands of foreigners to work in the U.S.
Seattle-area businesses urge Durkan to act on police brutality
New hope for white-collar job seekers? It depends on the job

Seattle Times (subscription required)
What are we here for? CHOP’s legacy, from barricades to changes to conversation
Seattle police investigating Tuesday morning shooting on Capitol Hill near CHOP
Ask An Expert: How can transportation planners better serve Black and brown people?
Seattle will phase down CHOP at night, police will return to East Precinct, Durkan says
Teen who died in CHOP shooting wanted ‘to be loved,’ those who knew him recall
Seattle police crowd-control tactics come under fire by people injured in protests
Inslee appoints task force on race, policing and use of force
Seattle OKs transfer of old UW laundry near Mount Baker light rail station to build affordable housing
Deputy’s appeal dismissed in Le shooting, allowing case to proceed to trial
SDOT says a shallow tunnel could be an option to replace the cracked West Seattle Bridge
Sound Transit leaders warn projects must be canceled or delayed to keep cash from running dry
Seattle City Council approves paid sick days for gig drivers during the coronavirus emergency
West Seattle Bridge is a surprise crisis, but plenty of other aging Seattle bridges are also vulnerable
Seattle entrepreneur agrees to repay those who paid $400 for his unapproved coronavirus vaccine; state will drop lawsuit
Fauci to testify at a fraught time for US pandemic response
Op-Ed: The unstoppable spirit of 2020 graduates
Editorial: Judge’s tear-gas ruling set healing tone

Seattle Weekly
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
19-year-old killed in Seattle shooting was former Renton student

Skagit Valley Herald
Firefighters take part in annual wildland fire training

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Editorial: Why this newspaper is capitalizing Black

Spokesman Review
Inslee names members of policing and social justice task force
Spokane County nears 1,000 cases of COVID-19, with increasing community spread
Spokane City Council lays out framework for CARES funds
Opinion: William D. Hyslop: How to address police reform in Spokane

Tri-City Herald
Mask up, beg Tri-Cities leaders as coronavirus cases grow at alarming rate
Tri-Cities courts slammed with case backlog as courtrooms reopen — some virtually
Free masks, gloves, hand sanitizer being given to Tri-Cities businesses curbside
Guest Opinion: Are Northwest dams being set up to fail?

USA Today
Live updates: Seattle to end CHOP zone; funeral to be held for Rayshard Brooks; Trump vows order after Andrew Jackson statue targeted

Washington Post
President Trump tweets protesters will be met with ‘serious force’ if they establish autonomous zone
Seeing isn’t always believing: Google starts fact-checking images
Trump tweets videos of Black men attacking white people, asks, ‘Where are the protesters?’
Trump tells aides he backs new round of stimulus, but some in GOP disagree
FDA warns against hand sanitizers with toxic ingredient
Hundreds of cash-strapped cities halt plans to repair roads, water systems
A low-flying ‘show of force’: How authorities used war-zone helicopter tactics to disperse crowd
Senate Democrats signal they will block GOP policing bill
This California city defunded its police force. Killings by officers soared.
Op-Ed: America’s digital divide is an emergency
Editorial: Covid-19 is not a political controversy. It’s a public health crisis.
Income, race emerge as major predictors of coronavirus infections
After Trump fires Manhattan U.S. attorney, some Senate Republicans just shrug
Trump orders limits on foreign workers, extends immigration restrictions through Dec.
Yes, NASA would be happy to have you aboard the space station. But it’ll cost some $50 million.
LAX is testing fever-detecting cameras as people depart and arrive

Yakima Herald Republic
Some Yakima businesses didn’t wait to require masks
Yakima County masking recap: Is it effective? What’s been done? And what’s in the works?
COVID-19 update: 120 new cases, 3 deaths Monday in Yakima County
2020 Central Washington State Fair canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak
Latino agricultural workforce a focus of county officials’ campaign to slow virus spread
Letter: Wearing a mask in public could save someone’s life
Letter: Lots of unmasked shoppers during recent visit to store

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Man injured in third Capitol Hill shooting since Saturday
Seattle wants to dismantle ‘CHOP’ zone and return police to East Precinct
‘Sheer terror’: Woman recalls getting hit in the face with rubber bullet during protest
Jerk Shack owner seeks to expand to better serve Black communities
Tacoma officer got certificate for ‘responsible service’ while on leave for Manuel Ellis homicide
Relief concert raises more than $45 million to help Washington groups hurt by COVID-19

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
One injured in Capitol Hill shooting near Cal Anderson Park
‘This is about life or death’: City says SPD will return to East Precinct
Tacoma police, city leaders meet Tuesday to discuss police body cameras
Yakima County COVID-19 patients treated at Seattle area hospitals
Gov. Inslee announces task force members to address policing, racial justice issues

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Another shooting near the CHOP Zone leaves man wounded
Capitol Hill residents demanding life return back to normal at ‘CHOP’
Seattle police to return to East Precinct after deadly weekend violence in Capitol Hill
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15%
‘It’s a scary situation’: COVID-19 outbreak exceeding hospital capacity in Yakima
Is it safe to form a COVID-19 ‘support bubble’ with friends?
Seattle City Council repeals ‘problematic’ prostitution loitering law affecting minorities

KNKX FM
Washington’s water quality standards back in court after EPA rollback

KUOW FM
MAYOR DURKAN: SEATTLE POLICE WILL RETURN TO EAST PRECINCT IN NEAR FUTURE
Why Reopening Isn’t Enough To Save The Economy
Why There’s A Push To Get Police Out Of Schools
Sea-Tac sees a surge in travelers as the pandemic persists
Black Medicare Patients With COVID-19 Nearly 4 Times As Likely To End Up In Hospital
June 22nd | Does the city council have the last word on tear gas?
The honeymoon’s over: Welcome to the disillusionment stage of Covid-19
Why this Seattle first-time voter ‘can’t stay mute’ about racism
Police Researcher: Officers Have Similar Biases Regardless Of Race
Soil Prof Hits Pay Dirt: $250K Prize For Helping Farmers, Fighting Climate Change
LGBTQ Clinics Sue Trump Administration Over Discrimination In Trans Health Care

NW Public Radio
‘Individuals Need To Take Responsibility’ For Wearing Masks, Says Tri-Cities Region Health Officer
Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here’s Why, And Why You Should

Q13 TV (Fox)
Police investigate another shooting near Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ zone
Seattle will move to dismantle ‘CHOP’ protest zone, Mayor Durkan says
Following shootings, fights at CHOP, Capitol Hill residents call on city leaders to end the chaos
Council worries emergency access to CHOP not sustainable
Plant nursery in Snohomish County under state investigation for employee mask ban
Washington voters to weigh-in on controversial sex ed bill in November

Web

Crosscut
King County could be in Phase 2 for a while
Efforts to bring COVID-19 relief to undocumented workers gain traction
Opinion: We must reform our police. Here’s how
Opinion: Ongoing stimulus for low-income residents can save WA communities

Slog
City of Seattle Exploits Shootings to Crack Down on CHOP
CHOP Medics Say Gassing Protesters Wouldn’t Have Saved Lives Last Weekend
Tax Amazon Takes a Back Seat, High-Earners Payroll Tax Plows Ahead

Monday, June 22

In Yakima County, as cases soar, community spread increasingly drives the coronavirus pandemic
For Sean Gilbert, the April 21 arrival of a face mask shipment from China marked a turning point in the battle to control COVID-19 at his family’s fruit warehouse. Once the masks were distributed — and wearing them was made mandatory — the number of new cases dropped sharply. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Emily M. Eng)

The unemployed in Washington state turn to each other for help
Since the COVID-19 pandemic landed in Washington, the economic fallout has driven more than a million people here to apply for unemployment insurance. These payments have become the safety net for workers during the worst recession in generations. But tens of thousands of people are still waiting for their benefits to appear in their bank accounts. Continue reading at KNKX. (PhotoCredit)

Latinx community, hard hit by virus, faces myriad challenges
Data released last month by Public Health – Seattle & King County found that communities of color are experiencing significantly higher rates of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations compared to white residents. The data showed the rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases for Hispanic, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander residents are four times higher than white residents. The rate of confirmed cases for individuals of the black community is double than the white community. Continue reading at The Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber.

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Associated Press
Gov. to require masks in Yakima County as virus cases spike
Layoffs climb in Washington aviation industry amid pandemic
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
Stock indexes edge higher on Wall Street after shaky start
2nd wave of virus cases? Experts say we’re still in the 1st
Recreational pot laws may boost traffic deaths, studies say
Washington approves killing of 2 wolves that prey on cattle
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
Another shooting in Seattle protest zone leaves 1 wounded
COVID hot spot Yakima County exceeding hospital capacity
Multiple Juneteenth celebrations happening in Seattle
Protesters pull down George Washington statue in Portland
Washington counties declare racism as a public health crisis

Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor County’s Phase 3 variance approved
Grays Harbor County small business grant application available online

Auburn Reporter
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole (Rolfes, Ormsby, Jinkins)

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Lakewood seeks public comment on plan for a new Western State
Washington state reports 455 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
Coronavirus updates: Inslee to require masks in Yakima County; state reaches 28,680 cases Sunday
Wondering why Whatcom isn’t enforcing its face-covering directive? These are the reasons
Give emergency vehicles wide latitude, even when in an opposite lane
With U.S. calls to defund police, Bellingham mayor will ask city to address oversight
State reports 12 new positive COVID-19 tests in Whatcom County Saturday
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County reports 32 new cases; Inslee to mandate facial coverings in Yakima
Whatcom jobs, families depend on an open U.S.-Canada border. Here’s the summer outlook
As Father’s Day nears, worry that gatherings could lead to Whatcom coronavirus spike
Health care is the most dangerous profession for Washington workers in coronavirus pandemic
Was a COVID-19 tracker really added to your phone? What to know about viral post
CDC updates its advice on how COVID-19 spreads
Cows could help in the fight against coronavirus, researchers say. Here’s how
Angry rash can develop from wearing a face mask, experts say. Here’s how to prevent it

Columbian
Clark County confirms 14 new coronavirus cases, capping week at 55
In Our View: Supreme Court correct to support equal rights for gay, transgender workers
Cheers & Jeers: Win for Inslee, shame on Shea

The Daily News
Longview artist makes friendly challenge to local police
‘We have to acknowledge there’s an issue’: Local cops share ideas for a way forward
At LCC, COVID-19 showed the benefits of digital and the need for tradition
Longview school board to vote on employee contracts Monday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
After surviving COVID-19, couple donates plasma for research
Plant nursery under investigation for banning face masks
Stuck on hold, 81,000 in state await first unemployment payments
Town hall to explore race issues, criminal justice reforms
COVID-19: Who should be tested, how to get tested, and more
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Expect long ferry lines due to crew shortage from COVID-19
Boeing tried to amend bid after guidance from NASA official
Snohomish County opens 2nd round of small business grants

Islands’ Weekly
Helping businesses, employees customers stay safe
New positive test result reported on Lopez Island
Second confirmed COVID-19 case on San Juan Island in a week
County talks COVID grants

Issaquah Reporter
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole
Editorial: Wear your face-hugging, ever-loving mask

Journal of the San Juan Islands
New positive test result reported on Lopez Island
Stop the spread by staying local
Big changes to the Paycheck Protection Program

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Kitsap jurisdictions are eligible for millions in CARES Act relief. How will it be used?
Under state program, Kitsap plans to distribute 100,000 free masks for low-income residents
Expecting a ‘rocky’ start, Kitsap Superior Court to resume felony trials in July
Juneteenth in Kitsap, silently and loudly, focuses on unity
Moving forward with ‘trepidation’: Kitsap County applies for phase three of reopening
Bremerton company SAFE Boats in potential ‘extraordinary’ $600 million deal with Ukraine

News Tribune (subscription required)
Federal funding for construction on highways 167 and 509 aims to reduce local traffic
Pierce County reports 29 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: Inslee to require masks in Yakima County; state reaches 28,680 cases Sunday
Coronavirus updates: Pierce County Parks expands recreation opportunities
Outdoor dining options expand in Tacoma as restaurants push into the streets during COVID
Editorial: Maskless postal workers, election doorbellers? C’mon, Pierce County, COVID-19 is real
Keeping an eye on rogue cops in Pierce County before the age of cellphone camera

New York Times
New York City enters its broadest reopening yet: offices
A tidal wave of business bankruptcies is expected
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Accounts for 20% of New Cases Globally
Protest Live Updates: More Shooting in Seattle’s ‘Autonomous Zone’
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Accounts for 20% of New Cases Globally
Vast Federal Aid Has Capped Rise in Poverty, Studies Find
Rising Seas Threaten an American Institution: The 30-Year Mortgage

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state reports 455 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
5 more COVID-19 cases gives Thurston County 26 for the week; overall total rises to 219
Lakewood seeks public comment on plan for a new Western State
Fatal shooting brought police Into Seattle’s ‘Autonomous Zone’
Noisy protest outside Thurston jail focused on racial injustice in policing, incarceration
Chehalis tribe gets ready to open a brewery, distillery and restaurant just off I-5
Students’ Juneteenth celebration supports Black-owned businesses, more Black teachers
Referendum to repeal sex-ed law gets twice the needed signatures to put it on ballot
36 cases of COVID-19 confirmed connected to Olympics West in Tumwater so far

Peninsula Daily News
Jefferson County expects Phase 3 discussion
Clallam Bay man charged with hate crime after throwing eggs at protesters
Jefferson Phase 3 to be considered
Juneteenth celebration draws more than 1,000
Sequim City Council to discuss racism
Jefferson County Board of Health urges reopening of overnight camping

Puget Sound Business Journal
King County approved for Phase 2 of Safe Start plan
SBA, Treasury backtrack, pledge to release some PPP loan data
Marine cargo suffers big drop for third consecutive month
Black business owners are hit hardest by virus
Feds grant WSDOT $74M to reduce I-5 congestion, complete ‘missing links’
Microsoft’s Brad Smith: ‘Any step that puts Dreamers at risk can put all of us at risk’
Small US companies squeezed hardest by Covid-19 effects
A tidal wave of bankruptcies is coming

Seattle Times (subscription required)
In Yakima County, as cases soar, community spread increasingly drives the pandemic
Inslee to order masks to be worn in Yakima County, where coronavirus is on runaway trajectory
Second shooting in 48 hours reported Sunday night in Seattle’s CHOP area
After deadly CHOP shooting, activists and officials look for ways to prevent protest zone violence
What to do if coronavirus disruptions have you feeling like summer is over before it’s even really begun
Ishisaka: Locking up people with mental health issues won’t help; here’s what will.
School year over, worn-out Washington parents analyze what worked, what didn’t in at-home lessons
King County moves to Phase 2 of easing coronavirus restrictions; here’s what you can do now
Virginia Mason Medical Center confirms four COVID-19 cases among operating-room staff
Times Watchdog: Tacoma police killing of Manuel Ellis spotlights failures of new I-940 police-reform law
Washington’s small pig farmers see promise and perils in the pandemic
Fremont Brewing reopens after coronavirus scare
Coronavirus outbreak at Seattle teen group home raises questions about quarantine plans
Talton: The Depression shattered and changed America — now history may rhyme
LA Times: COVID-19 surge in South, Southwest poses growing threat, experts warn
Editorial: Listen, learn and act on police reform
Op-Ed: Washington state must tax the rich, like me, not slash its budget
Op-Ed: Trump’s toxic torrent of environmental rollbacks impedes social justice
Editorial: DACA ruling buys time for Dreamers
Op-Ed: Why Seattle educators demand cut to police budget
Op-Ed: Surviving a UW spring quarter like no other

Seattle Weekly
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole (Ormsby, Rolfes)

Skagit Valley Herald
State taking comment on eventual Hammer Heritage cleanup
Firefighters prepare for wildfire season during pandemic
Groups increase outreach to farmworkers during pandemic
Mount Vernon demonstrators hold rally on Juneteenth holiday
Deadline June 23 for Mount Vernon micro-business grant applications
Work begins Monday on removing slide blocking Highway 20
Mount Vernon School Board passes budget

Spokesman Review
Yakima County residents being ordered to wear face masks in public
State regulators delay final decision on pollutants in Spokane River, citing ongoing legal battles
14 new cases of coronavirus reported in Spokane County on Sunday
Spokane organizations touting police, justice reforms unveil policy plan on Juneteenth
Washington state worker union says deal with budget officials will keep pay raises and limit job losses amid coronavirus downturn
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: Firing of officer who kicked handcuffed Black man sets the right standard for conduct — a higher one

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities job losses expected to continue as counties stay in Phase 1
‘On fire for change.’ Recent protests through the Tri-Cities eyes of a former Black Panther
200 protesters face off outside Kennewick police station
Tri-Cities COVID cases at highest level yet. Science and health experts sound warning
New Tri-Cities reopening plan submitted. It steps up plans to fight COVID
Editorial: Tri-Cities defiance to masks is deadly, ruins chances to reopen economy

USA Today
Coronavirus reopening: Map of COVID-19 case trends, reopening status and mobility
Coronavirus updates: Largest single-day increase in cases worldwide; university re-opening plans; bicycle trend
Defund police? Some cities have already started, investing in mental health instead
Even if Congress bans chokeholds and no-knock warrants, local police departments might not comply

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Latinx community, hard hit by virus, faces myriad challenges
King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Deep cuts at WWCC hurt, but were necessary
Editorial: Wearing a mask when in public is prudent

Washington Post
Trump administration prepares for possible second wave
Going back to the office? What health experts say about using the elevator.
Trump faces backlash after saying he asked officials to slow down testing
Op-Ed: I’m president of Morehouse College. Here’s my advice to protesters.
Editorial: States must accelerate their plans for contact tracing
Senior Trump economic adviser to leave White House
Middle-income and rural families disproportionately grapple with child-care deserts, analysis shows
Small businesses turned to technology to survive the pandemic. But it may not be enough.
No, the nursing home cannot take your stimulus payment
The return of sports anytime soon seems somewhere between unlikely and irresponsible
Police critic says officers need more money and less stress, along with greater accountability
Op-Ed: ‘I only like mom school’: My autistic son thrived during the pandemic school closures
Virus raises risks of mental health issues for new and expecting moms
Opal Lee, 93, has been fighting for Juneteenth to be a federal holiday. Now she believes change really is coming.
No, more testing doesn’t explain the rise of covid-19 cases in the U.S.

Whidbey News-Times
Island County enters Phase 3

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County close to 6,500 COVID-19 cases; recoveries increase by more than 300
Hispanic businesses doing their part to halt coronavirus spread, keep people safe
It Happened Here: State oversees toxic cleanup in Yakima, Union Gap
Inslee: No mask, no service in Yakima County to contain coronavirus
Coronavirus basics: Contact tracers move fast to connect with patients in Yakima County
Coronavirus update: 89 new cases reported in Yakima County on Saturday
Governor to have news conference at noon Saturday on Yakima COVID-19 response

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Second shooting in 2 days in Seattle’s CHOP zone investigated
Seattle mayor, CHOP organizers consider protest zone changes after deadly shooting
Coronavirus updates: King County Metro to restore at least 23 bus routes Monday
Yakima County hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Murray says Trump sitting on $14 billion for COVID-19 testing, contact tracing

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle police investigate reported shooting in CHOP zone Sunday
Seattle Fire Department criticized in fatal CHOP shootings
No arrests made yet in deadly CHOP shooting
Some CHOP zone members write open letter to organizers proposing changes
Gov. Inslee to mandate face masks in Yakima County as coronavirus cases continue to rise
Mongolian government donates PPE to US to help in COVID fight
Coronavirus: King County approved to move into phase 2 of state’s ‘Safe Start’ plan
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County launch Black-led community investment fund
Instead of COVID testing supplies, FEMA sent WA tiny soda bottles
SPD’s West Precinct defaced Friday night
4 Virginia Mason Medical Center employees test positive for COVID-19, hospital confirms
Seattle Public Schools plan for fall
Thousands gather for Juneteenth celebrations, rallies
Lawmaker calls for state holiday in Washington as nation marks Juneteenth
King County Sheriff’s Office moves toward ‘8 can’t wait’ reform standards
Tacoma schools to evaluate contract with police

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Teen wounded in another weekend shooting in Seattle’s CHOP area
Surviving CHOP shooting victim still critical; no arrests yet
Washington state reports 455 new cases of coronavirus, bringing state total to 28,680
West Seattle 4th grader uses lemonade stand to raise awareness for BLM movement
Seattle police release graphic video of CHOP shootings

KNKX FM
Inslee To Require Masks In Yakima County As It Exceeds Hospital Capacity With Surging COVID-19 Cases
The unemployed in Washington state turn to each other for help
‘Curse of the wet weekends’ has had a strong hold on our region. What’s behind it?

KUOW FM
Classes will likely be part in-person, part remote for Seattle Schools students this fall
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates and news on the Covid-19 pandemic across Washington state
Vehicle Attacks Rise As Extremists Target Protesters
‘One Of The Best Nature Shows’: A River Transformed After Dams Come Down
Yes, Wearing Masks Helps. Here’s Why
Coronavirus Mystery: Are Kids Less Likely To Catch It Than Adults Are?
‘American policing dates back to the formation of the slave patrols,’ says former Seattle police chief
A spike in coronavirus cases as Seattle and King County enter Phase 2
To stay afloat, businesses are turning to social media for help
Younger Adults Are Increasingly Testing Positive For The Coronavirus
Coronavirus Spread Hits One-Day High, World Health Organization Says
Seattle fishing firm skimps on quarantine. Covid-19 outbreaks hit 110 crew members
Latinos have the most coronavirus cases in Washington state
King County (and Seattle) move to Phase 2, which means restaurants reopening
Police to train on intervening in Washington state. ‘You owe it to your partner’
Big Talk From Big Tech On Racial Equity, But Not All Workers Are Buying It

NW Public Radio
Across Washington, People Show Up Big In Smaller Cities And Towns To Support Black Lives Matter

Q13 TV (Fox)
Another shooting in Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ protest zone leaves 1 wounded
CHOP: Seattle mayor walks back ‘summer of love’ comment
Community looks for answers after fatal shooting at ‘CHOP’ Seattle protest zone
Brandi Kruse: ‘CHOP’ is not a block party
The Divide: What’s next in push for police reform?
Gov. to require masks in Yakima County as virus cases spike

Web

Crosscut
Opinion: WA students don’t need cops. They need counselors, teachers and nurses
Confusion, anger in Seattle Police Dept. after East Precinct exit
The New Normal: When your living room becomes City Hall

Seattle P.I.
Coronavirus update: Statewide cases reach 28,680; 1,270 deaths

Slog
King County Approved for Phase 2: Here’s What You Can Do
One Dead, One in Critical Condition After Shooting at CHOP at 2:20 am
Another Shooting in the Capitol Hill Organized Protest Area
CHOP Medic Intervened in a Sexual Assault in Cal Anderson
Whole Foods Workers Say Management Told Them to Take Off Their BLM Masks or Leave
Raising the Fist at Cal Anderson
Medics Say SPD Targeted Them with Flash-Bangs While They Treated the Wounded
Enough Neglecting the Brilliance of Black and Brown Children

Friday, June 19

For Black community organizers in Seattle, Juneteenth 2020 a celebration and a call to action
In recent days, TraeAnna Holiday, among others, has been busier than ever, organizing a Juneteenth rally and march in Seattle in just two weeks. Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., has been observed by African Americans since the late 1800s as a celebration of freedom and resilience. It marks the day — June 19, 1865, about two months after the end of the Civil War and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed that they were free. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times)

Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 Max
A Boeing engineer who last year lodged an internal ethics complaint alleging serious shortcomings in development of the 737 Max has written to a U.S. Senate committee asserting that systemic problems with the jet’s design “must be fixed before the 737 Max is allowed to return to service.” Continue reading at Everett Herald. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
Washington school districts may be held to strict liability for the discriminatory acts of its employees in places of public accommodation and that covers intentional sexual misconduct including physical abuse and assault, the state Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. Darrell Cochran, the attorney for the plaintiffs who prevailed in the case, said the high court’s unanimous decision is a victory for school children. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Tony Overman/The Olympian)

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Associated Press
Man incarcerated in Washington prison dies of coronavirus
Canada closes cross-border park where families reunited
50 National Guard members start work on jobless aid backlog
Air pollution reduced amid pandemic in Washington state
Headed to the beach? Here’s how the CDC says to avoid the coronavirus
Wall Street rises toward winning week, adds to global gains
Easing of COVID-19 restrictions in King County approved
WHL teams will need fans in seats to operate next season, says commissioner
The Latest: Oregon deputies accused of pinning child by neck
Canada closes cross-border park where families reunited
Family of man killed by Washington officer files $25M claim
Feds: Seattle VA medical staffer stole, sold respirators
Brown requires people in 7 counties to weak masks indoors
Portland, Oregon, cuts police budget over force, injustice
Washington counties declare racism as a public health crisis

Aberdeen Daily World
Hoquiam City Hall reopens Monday, with safety restrictions
More than 45,000 pounds of fresh potatoes to be given away at four Grays Harbor locations
Heron Street Bridge deck repairs bring lane closures next week in Aberdeen
Grays Harbor College passes budget, prepares for potential major cuts in state funding (Jinkins, Ormsby, Rolfes)

Auburn Reporter
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
Washington reports 408 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Thursday
Even as the economy reopens, Whatcom County residents are still losing jobs. Here’s why
Ten more COVID-19 cases in Whatcom reported Thursday by state health department
Here’s where kids can play on playgrounds in Whatcom in Phase 2. And where they can’t
Too many visitors prompts B.C. to close its side of Peace Arch park at U.S.-Canada border
How Washington assesses COVID-19 risk
Coyote Ridge inmate dies from COVID-19 three months before his release
Washington counties declare racism as a public health crisis
‘I told you so.’ Restaurants reopen only to close again. Here’s why
Stores allow food samples and product returns again. Is it safe during the pandemic?
Hospital bed capacity helps states measure COVID-19 spread. Here’s why it matters
Why do some COVID-19 patients get seriously sick? It may be blood type, study finds
18.2 million Americans at risk of severe COVID-19 lack adequate insurance, study says
Is it safe to eat outside at restaurants during COVID-19 pandemic? Experts weigh in

Capital Press
‘Sting’ operation nabs suspect in beehive thefts
As farmers gear up for new COVID-19 rules, state offers help
NASS: Potato stocks, processor demand, down as of June 1
USDA pays $2.9 billion in aid to farmers, mostly in Midwest

Everett Herald (subscription required)
High court ruling brings joy and relief for ‘Dreamers’
Stevens Pass closed for summer mountain biking, disc golfing
Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 Max
Inmate at Central Washington prison dies of coronavirus
WaPo Comment: Juneteenth has had a complicated history over decades
Bloomberg Comment: Current nuclear arms race more dangerous than last
Editorial: Better grasp of history can aid discussion on race
Letter: Face masks are key to continuing our recovery
Letter: Jurors can safely now serve during Superior Court trials

Federal Way Mirror
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Comcast to continue 60 days of free internet service to new, eligible customers
Juneteenth flag to fly at Federal Way City Hall
Staying afloat: Centerstage Theatre to host virtual benefit event

Issaquah Reporter
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Art for change | Soma Andrews wins at national competition

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Juneteenth preview: Events happening in Kitsap this weekend
On Juneteenth 2020, revisiting Kitsap’s segregated past and present
Poulsbo officer in Chiefstick shooting returns to administrative leave

News Tribune (subscription required)
‘We’re done being scared.’ Young Black leaders in Tacoma work to make sure this time is different
Coronavirus updates: Fair organizers playing waiting game; state reports 408 new cases
Even as the economy reopens, Pierce County residents are still losing jobs. Here’s why.
Phase 2 means they’ve reopened the Point Defiance Zoo. Here’s what you can expect
Public defenders, Manuel Ellis’ sister call for firing of Tacoma officers in his death
What’s in a name, Pierce County? A pro-slavery, racist president we must reckon with
Flashing beacons coming to 10 Tacoma schools to prevent speeding. Is your school on the list?
What if they cancel the Washington State Fair? COVID-19 has organizers, others nervous
Washington reports 408 new COVID-19 cases, 19 deaths Thursday

New York Times
How We Juneteenth
So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?
Coronavirus Live Updates: Tensions Grow Over Masks in the U.S.

Olympian (subscription required)
Wash. Supreme Court holds school districts liable for employees’ sexual misconduct
Carson says Juneteenth holiday under discussion, end of slavery worthy of recognition
What you need to know about upcoming military exercises at JBLM
Regal Martin Village theaters in Lacey getting ready to reopen
Another man has died from COVID-19 in Thurston County, four more diagnosed

Peninsula Daily News
Clallam rechecks ‘suspect positive’ at long-term care facility
Government agencies agree to work on COVID-19 recovery
Jefferson County opens overnight camping
Juneteenth celebration
More than 30 homeless in COVID-19 shelter
Port Angeles City Council recognizes Juneteenth
Black Lives Matter mural to precede Juneteenth march
Health officer: Masks prime component of Phase 3 success

Puget Sound Business Journal
How the Federal Reserve came to focus on racial justice
A tidal wave of bankruptcies is coming
Big tech zeros in on the virus-testing market
Black Future Co-op Fund launches to support black communities in Washington
Report: Hackers used health care provider’s systems to file false unemployment claims
Seattle payroll tax proposal would raise more than $200M each year
Boeing hands off new FA/18 Super Hornets to Navy for flight tests as defense deals increase
Sound Transit audit identifies millions spent to correct contract mistakes, address lapses

Renton Reporter
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Valley staff protesting retirement cuts

Seattle Times (subscription required)
For Black community organizers in Seattle, Juneteenth 2020 a celebration and a call to action
Coronavirus daily news updates, June 19: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
Juneteenth updates: How the Seattle area, Washington state and the world are marking the holiday
Officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired
Some Washington workers seeking jobless benefits say their bank accounts have been frozen
Durkan extends coronavirus closures in Seattle
First Washington prisoner dies of new coronavirus
Juneteenth Freedom March to showcase history of the Central District, celebrate Black excellence
Boeing whistleblower alleges systemic problems with 737 MAX
YMCA to vacate Kirkland Teen Union Building after a decade serving Eastside youth
Opinion: A reform agenda for the Washington state Legislature to end police brutality (Salomon)
Hundreds gather to remember Charleena Lyles, a Black woman killed by Seattle police in 2017, amid growing movement against police violence
Washington DACA recipients celebrate Supreme Court ruling
Police union says Seattle laws to ban chokeholds, tear gas must be bargained
Sound Transit needs better early planning to avoid cost overruns, audit finds
City agrees to extend ban on using force against peaceful protesters through Sept. 30
Seattle should fund more housing in Central District for people pushed out, pastors and Sawant say

Skagit Valley Herald
Skagit County courts preparing to hold trials

Snoqualmie Valley Record
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Metro resumes several bus routes

Spokesman Review
Spokane County health officer rejects commissioners’ push to next reopening phase
WA Food Fund receives $1 million from Paul G. Allen Family Foundation
Governor allows religious gatherings in Phase 2 to welcome more people
Family receives unemployment benefits after months of uncertainty

Tri-City Herald
Coyote Ridge inmate dies from COVID-19 three months before his release
Most Tri-Cities hospital ICU beds are full. Many new COVID cases, 1 death
Black Lives Matter protesters setting down signs to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday
Rally to support Kennewick police planned Saturday in wake of defunding protests

USA Today
‘We are still trying to get free’: Black Americans continue fight for equality on Juneteenth

Vancouver Business Journal
Single-family housing will ‘lead the economic recovery’

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
State reports first death of inmate from COVID-19
Editorial: State school chief’s focus on opening schools is right approach

Yakima Herald Republic
More than 100 join chalk art gathering in Selah to promote diversity, equality
Nursing home workers gather downtown to protest elimination of hazard pay
Nineteen Yakima County jail inmates test positive for coronavirus, jail officials say
Washington leaders applaud Supreme Court decision on young immigrants
Coronavirus update: 123 new cases in Yakima County as total reaches 6,062
Local lawmakers talk about special session, sex education law during teleconference
Editorial: Now it’s up to Congress to guarantee Dreamers the right to stay here

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Tacoma students plan ‘Stop Killing Us’ march
What is Juneteenth? How to honor it in western Washington
King County Metro investigates after Black statue found near rope at Tukwila facility
The history of Juneteenth: 15 things you may not know
These states now recognize Juneteenth, but what are their other holidays?

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Juneteenth: From port work stoppage to neighborhood marches
Metro investigates after statue of black man placed near dangling flagpole rope at Tukwila base
State will make one deadline, miss another in unemployment payments
More COVID-19 deaths added to state total as Department of Health revises data reporting process
Celebrating Juneteenth with Next Steps Rally
King County Board of Health passes resolution declaring racism a public health crisis
Gov. Inslee releases guidance for religious, faith-based services
Seattle police union expelled from large labor group
Dozens of protesters arrested by Seattle police may never be prosecuted
First state prison inmate dies of COVID-19
CVS pharmacies offering free drive-through coronavirus testing
COVID-19 lead to changes at hotels locally, nationwide
Canada closes cross-border park where families reunited
UW announces new face covering requirements for all three campuses
McDonald’s to hire more than 3,900 employees in Washington this summer

KOMO 4
Metro removes statue deemed as racist symbol left outside Tukwila facility Man says he was threatened, detained by people inside ‘CHOP’ while live streaming
Juneteenth a day of action against racism around Puget Sound
King County OK’d for Phase 2 of reopening; more counties go to Phase 3
Canadians close Peace Arch park citing large crowds amid continued border closure

KNKX FM
Local DACA recipients express joy, relief as Supreme Court upholds immigrant protections
Families from across the nation stand with Charleena Lyles’ family, demanding justice
LISTEN: Seattle mayor says real change in law enforcement goes beyond the budget
Black Lives Matter movement inspires solidarity statement from Native groups

KUOW FM
He captured footage of a child pepper sprayed during a Seattle protest. Then he was arrested
Friday politics: What a Juneteenth holiday could teach everyone
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates and news on the Covid-19 pandemic across Washington state
Reopening won’t likely jumpstart the economy
Members Of Congress Ask Why More Coronavirus Aid Hasn’t Been Spent On Nursing Homes
Washington Dreamers and officials react to DACA ruling
How DACA Has Transformed The Lives Of Dreamers — And Their Communities
‘Happiness is the most rebellious act.’ Stories of resilience and connection for families during Covid-19
‘Sigh Of Relief’ Or ‘Slippery Slope’: Advocates and Opponents React To DACA Ruling
Here’s what the DACA ruling means to immigrants in the Northwest
Senators Rip FAA Over Failure To Turn Over 737 Max Documents
King County aims for Phase 2 of reopening. What does that mean?

Q13 TV (Fox)
50 National Guard members start work on Washington jobless aid backlog
King County approved for Phase 2 reopening
Inside the CHOP: A resident of Seattle’s protest zone says she feels like a hostage in her neighborhood
Dreamers celebrate DACA victory, prepare for next battle

Web

Crosscut
Confusion, anger in Seattle Police Dept. after East Precinct exit
Small town activists show up big for Black Lives Matter
Opinion: Juneteenth: On police violence and unexplained loss
Neighborhood safety patrols reemerge in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
Opinion: Juneteenth: A cautionary tale
Medics say police have targeted them at Seattle protests
Opinion: Juneteenth: The next wave of emancipation
Editor’s Notebook: It’s Juneteenth all weekend long

My Ballard
King County approved for Phase 2 of state’s reopening plan
City extends COVID-19 closures and relief policies

Slog
Damn, Okay, Seattle City Council Has a Lot of Progressive Revenue Options Now
Latest COVID-19 Rates in King County Aren’t Exactly Good, but They Are Less Bad

Thursday, June 18

Trump Can’t Immediately End DACA, Supreme Court Rules
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration may not immediately proceed with its plan to end a program protecting about 700,000 young immigrants known as Dreamers from deportation. Continue reading at The New York Times. (Anna Moneymaker)

Seattle police union expelled from large labor group
The largest labor group in the Seattle area has expelled the city’s police union, saying the guild representing officers failed to address racism within its ranks. The vote Wednesday night by the King County Labor Council to exclude the Seattle Police Officers Guild comes after weeks of protests in the city over police brutality and racism following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

‘Everything is on the table’ as WA stares down a $9B shortfall
With state revenues now expected to take a $9 billion hit, new taxes could get a warmer reception when Washington lawmakers gather to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. On Wednesday, legislative budget writers received new information clarifying just how big of a budget problem they face over the next three years. According to the latest state revenue forecast, state tax collections through 2023 will come in about $8.8 billion below previous estimates. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Matt M. McKnight)

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Associated Press
Inslee: State Patrol will investigate police custody death
Prosecutors: Officer had knee on Floyd for 7:46, not 8:46
Some cases against Seattle protesters could be dismissed
Washington removes homicides, suicides from COVID-19 deaths
Steeper dive in state revenues projected, workers furloughed
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants’ protections
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants’ protections under DACA program
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
Atlanta police calling in sick to protest charges against officer, reform efforts
Seattle police union expelled from large labor group
State Patrol will investigate Tacoma police custody death
Tenino merchants are taking wooden nickles during pandemic
The Latest: President Trump says police treated unfairly
Lawmakers rip FAA for not disclosing documents on Boeing Max
Washington city helps residents, merchants with wooden money
Apple growers seek to change relief aid eligibility criteria
3 injured after car drives into crowd of Portland protesters
Washington removes homicides, suicides from COVID-19 deaths
WA authorities report mistake in COVID test reporting
Steeper dive in state revenues projected, workers furloughed

Aberdeen Daily World
Gun-waving man reported near Grays Harbor College
Grays Harbor College passes budget, prepares for potential major cuts in state funding
Aberdeen CARES Act small business grant applications accepted through June 26
More than 45,000 pounds of fresh potatoes to be given away at four Grays Harbor locations
Bloomberg opinion: What Thurgood Marshall taught me about police accountability

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Even before pandemic, 23% of state households were a paycheck away from poverty, report says
Washington reports 253 new COVID-19 cases; deaths backtrack and testing marred by error
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee spoke at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on Washington state budget
Inslee orders furloughs for most state employees as state revenue plummets
Two more COVID-19 cases in Whatcom reported Wednesday by state health department
Here’s what Bellingham’s mayor has committed to protesters calling for police defunding
State facing $8.8 billion less in state revenue through mid-2023, forecast predicts
Percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Washington to jump after data error discovered
You’re probably using hand sanitizer wrong. Here’s the correct way, CDC says
‘You’re not immune.’ As states reopen, COVID-19 cases surge among the young, reports say
‘Feels like a bad dream.’ Returning to work amid coronavirus proves deadly for some
No coronavirus baby boom: Births expected to plunge in US after pandemic, experts say
Lockdowns aren’t coming back as coronavirus cases rise, experts say. Here’s why
Supreme Court ruling upholding DACA is like ‘shotgun blasts into the face,’ Trump says
Majority of white Americans say justice system too lenient on police, new poll finds
Nooses found on trees in Oakland will be investigated as hate crimes, mayor says

Capital Press
Apple growers left out of federal relief aid
Inslee: Yakima County must do more to prevent coronavirus

Columbian
In Our View: Mask-wearing safeguards health, community

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Dive on in: YMCA, some school pools reopening this week
State braces for huge budget hole as tax collections tumble
State has been over-reporting negative COVID-19 results
Central Washington prison has high number of COVID-19 cases
Lawmakers rip FAA for not disclosing documents on Boeing Max
WaPo Comment: Lessons follow editor’s bad call on coverage of race
Bloomberg Commentary: We’re starting to see a cost put on climate change

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way City Council votes to distribute CARES Act funds to local businesses
Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering

The Inlander
Northwest groups sue the EPA over its rollback of water quality standards
Why thousands are calling on the Spokane County Sheriff to cancel “warrior-style” training for law enforcement officers

Islands’ Weekly
Inslee, Kreidler call out Trump administration for targeting transgender patients during Pride month, national pandemic
Big changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
Move to Phase Three postponed

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Prosecutor wants state attorneys to review cases where police are accused of crimes
The USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier is coming to Bremerton in 2021
Harrison Village Center? Bremerton officials unveil initial plans for soon-to-be vacant hospital area
Kitsap County Auditor to change voters’ guide after accusations of censorship from Tim Eyman

News Tribune (subscription required)
Washington reports 253 new COVID-19 cases; deaths backtrack and testing marred by error
Percentage of positive COVID-19 cases in Washington to jump after data error discovered
Pierce County sees 17 new cases of COVID-19, one day after 26 new cases reported
Coronavirus updates: DOH announces changes in reporting death data
Former Pierce County medical examiner on prosecutors’ list of impeachable witnesses

New York Times
Small businesses get easier path to relief-loan forgiveness
Trump Can’t Immediately End DACA, Supreme Court Rules
Coronavirus Live Updates: Cases Rise as Trump Says Virus Is ‘Fading Away’
Jobless Claims Show Another 1.5 Million Filings: Live Updates
Continued Layoffs Signal an ‘Economic Scarring’
Why the Sickest Workers May Be Among the First Back on the Job
‘Banking While Black’: How Cashing a Check Can Be a Minefield
Climate Change Tied to Pregnancy Risks, Affecting Black Mothers Most

Olympian (subscription required)
Olympia expands tear gas moratorium to other chemical munitions
Thurston submits Phase 3 application, awaits state’s response
Inslee appoints Washington State Patrol to investigate death of Manuel Ellis
State facing $8.8 billion less in state revenue through mid-2023, forecast predicts
Inslee orders furloughs for most state employees as state revenue plummets
County passes 200 COVID-19 cases as three more are reported
White House considers tourism tax break for Americans wary of vacations in pandemic

Peninsula Daily News
Black Lives Matter mural to preceed Juneteeth celebrations in Port Townsend
Clallam’s prosecuting attorney to discuss crime in the time of COVID-19
Masks are necessary, board says
Two more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Clallam County

Puget Sound Business Journal
Trump can’t shut down DACA, Supreme Court rules
Lack of transparency would thwart small business recovery
New SBA PPP rules allow for bigger salaries. But there’s a catch.
Seattle’s Asian-American restaurateurs encounter racism while reopening
US plans to roll back legal protections for tech companies

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Eyes on Mayor Jenny Durkan, City Council as protesters demand Seattle defund the police
Seattle Police Officers Guild expelled from King County’s largest labor council
Passengers trickle back to Sea-Tac airport
Washington State Patrol will start new investigation into killing of Manuel Ellis by Tacoma police, Inslee says
Inslee halts some state worker raises and imposes furloughs amid coronavirus downturn
Some cases against Seattle protesters could be dismissed or referred to restorative-justice program, city attorney says
Lawmakers accuse FAA of obstruction over Boeing 737 MAX, cast doubt on agency’s role ensuring safety
Bloomberg: Amazon plays ‘hardball’ with its noncompetes in ways rivals can’t
Op-Ed: It shouldn’t take a national crisis to inspire transformative change

Seattle Weekly
Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

Skagit Valley Herald
Commissioners hoping county can meet Safe Start threshold
Newest Salish Sea Stewards at the ready — and waiting

Spokesman Review
State budget faces $4.5 billion hole; special session expected (Ormsby, Rolfes)
Spokane County Health Officer rejects commissioners’ push to next reopening phase
State health department has been over-reporting negative COVID-19 results
For economic recovery, ‘virus is the boss’
‘I see some room for change’: Spokane school board plans to discuss renaming schools
State makes grants available to help solve child care shortfall
Guest opinion: Killology training has no place in Spokane
Laura McAloon: YWCA Spokane Board of Directors’ Statement on Racial Justice

Tri-City Herald
Free drive-thru COVID tests in high demand. Commissioners say masks ‘not political’
Richland leaders agree to consider changing street named for Confederate general
Connell prison COVID cases triple since June 1. Plans for more testing unclear
100+ new COVID cases each in 2 of the Tri-Cities this week. Here’s a look by town
Editorial: WA state budget is a mess. Gov. Inslee must not shut out legislators

USA Today
FHFA extends moratorium on evictions, foreclosures for another two months
Supreme Court ruling upholds DACA program for young, undocumented immigrants
Cities and states across the US announce police reform following demands for change

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Rising COVID-19 numbers could thwart plans for Walla Walla County’s move to Phase 3
Pandemic forces budget cuts at Walla Walla Community College
COVID-19 numbers on the rise
State’s average annual wage bumps to $69,000
Editorial: Raising taxes in Washington state makes no sense (Chopp)

Washington Post
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court, calls decisions ‘shotgun blasts into the face’ of conservatives
As protests spread to small-town America, militia groups respond with online threats and armed intimidation
Depression and anxiety spiked among Black Americans after George Floyd’s death
As Trump warns of leftist violence, a dangerous threat emerges from the right-wing Boogaloo movement
‘Football may not happen this year,’ Fauci says
Essential Workers: The visa program keeping Americans fed
A GOP sheriff vowed not to enforce Arizona’s coronavirus restrictions. Now he’s tested positive.
Justice Dept. seeks emergency order to block publication of Bolton’s book
Editorial: No self-respecting judge would order Bolton to halt publication of his book
Op-Ed: We need smart solutions to mitigate the coronavirus’s impact. Here are 46.
Before pandemic, U.S. paid contractor billions to help prepare for biowarfare
White House division sows confusion about next stimulus
Beijing’s new coronavirus outbreak carries an urgent message for the world
Nobody reads privacy policies. This senator wants lawmakers to stop pretending we do.

Yakima Herald Republic
Coronavirus update: Mask survey will be repeated soon; 109 new cases
Selah woman says city removed Black Lives Matter chalk art from her street
Air pollution ebbs during the pandemic in Washington state

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Supreme Court blocks President Trump from ending DACA program for young immigrants
Frustrated residents near Seattle’s ‘CHOP’ zone want their neighborhood back
Labor council votes to remove Seattle Police Union
Coronavirus updates: National Guard helping verify unemployment claims in Washington
‘Very likely’ Washington schools will reopen before COVID-19 vaccine is released
Washington admits error in reporting and lowers COVID-19 death toll
Budget cuts? New taxes? Washington weighs both to combat $8.8 billion budget deficit
Gov. Jay Inslee says he’s not ruling out new taxes as Washington grapples with a budget shortfall.
5 things you need to know Thursday

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Dozens of protesters arrested by Seattle police may never be prosecuted
Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from ending DACA
Portland protesters create short-lived ‘autonomous zone’
Gov. Inslee cancels pay raises for government employees, announces furloughs for state
Employees
Washington State Patrol to lead independent investigation into death of Manuel Ellis
Celebrating Juneteenth with Next Steps Rally
Grays Harbor County enters phase 3 of state’s ‘Safe Start’ plan
Seattle researcher advocates early COVID-19 testing and treatment

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Seattle protesters arrested for misdemeanors may not face criminal charges
Police quickly clear autonomous zone in Northwest Portland
Court rejects Trump bid to end young immigrants’ protections
Inslee cancels pay raise for 5,600 state employees, announces furloughs
Tensions in Capitol Hill mount as residents, protesters clash over access, crime

KNKX FM
Inslee orders furloughs, cancels some pay raises as forecast shows $9B drop in revenues
Washington State Ferries to stay on reduced schedule as summer begins
Legal help may be coming for employees not rehired after COVID, domestic violence victims
Educators’ union says Seattle district’s process for choosing a reopening plan has been rushed

KUOW FM
Sen. Cantwell explains why a newly passed conservation bill is so important
‘Remember Who We’re Fighting For’: The Uneasy Existence Of Seattle’s Protest Camp
Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Administration In DACA Case
Updates on protests for racial justice in the Seattle area
Updates and news on the Covid-19 pandemic across Washington state
1.5 Million File For Unemployment, But Continuing Claims Decrease Slightly
Should Images Of Protesters Be Blurred To Protect Them From Retribution?
A view of the SCOTUS Title VII decision from Justice Mary Yu
Washington State Ferries to stay on reduced schedule as summer begins
The scramble to help Chinook salmon past landslide danger zone
Inslee orders furloughs, cancels some pay raises as forecast shows $9B drop in revenues
June 17th | Are police guilds inherently different from other unions?
With Season Still In Jeopardy, Fauci Says MLB Should Finish Before Fall

Q13 TV (Fox)
Labor Council that represents 100,000 King County workers expels Seattle police union
Portland police dismantle ‘autonomous zone’ set up by protesters
Point Defiance Zoo, Northwest Trek reopen with new safety measures
Inslee says Washington State Patrol will take over Manuel Ellis death investigation
Supreme Court rejects Trump administrations attempts to end DACA protections for young immigrants
Is the ‘CHOP’ here to stay? City adds concrete barriers to Seattle’s occupied protest zone

Web

Crosscut
Seattle’s Black women activists have been marching for decades
Apocalypse: Now What? Hug it out
King County Labor Council expels Seattle police union
‘Everything is on the table’ as WA stares down a $9B shortfall (Entenman, Frame, Chopp, Lovelett, Nguyen)
Opinion: Saving Pike Place Market from the pandemic
The future of Capitol Hill’s protest zone may lie in Seattle history

Slog
MLK Labor Council Expels the Seattle Police Officers Guild
Portland Protesters Toppled Thomas Jefferson’s Statue. George Washington Is Next?
OHSU Volunteers Arrested, Assaulted by Police During Portland Protests
Editorial: South King County Policymakers Are Putting Our Lives in Danger

Wednesday, June 17

FBI launched database on police use of force last year, but only 40 percent of police participated
On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order calling for, among other things, the establishment of a database on police use of force. On Wednesday, Senate Republicans included a similar provision in their own reform bill. But the FBI already has such a database – and so far a majority of police are not participating in it. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Evan Vucci)

Inslee orders furloughs for most state employees as state revenue plummets
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday directed state agencies under his authority to cancel a scheduled 3 percent pay raise for many of the state’s highest-paid general government employees and to begin furloughs for most state employees. More than 40,000 state employees will be required to take one furlough day per week through July 25. After July, employees will be required to take one furlough day per month at least through the fall, the governor’s office said. Continue reading at The Olympian. (Elaine Thompson)

State officials: Reopening could stall or reverse unless people ‘take seriously’ masks, distancing
Communities in Eastern Washington, including Spokane, must take seriously directives to wear face coverings, to physically distance in public and to limit gatherings , state health officials warned on Tuesday. If not, counties could stall in Phase 2 of the state’s reopening or even move back to Phase 1, said David Postman, chief of staff for Gov. Jay Inslee. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)